The close-coupled canards/delta wing configuration is key to the combat performance of the Rafale: even at high angle-of-attack, it remains fully agile, and its range performance in strike missions with heavy weapon loads is unmatched for such a compact design. Rafale B two-seater flown from land bases.Īll three variants share a common airframe and a common mission system, the differences between naval and land versions being mainly limited to the undercarriage and to the arresting hook.įirst batch of 5 Rafale fighter aircraft which took off from Merignac, France to reach India on Wednesday.
Optimised airframe and Delta Wing Configuration keeps it fully agile at high-angle of attack
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Rafale fighter jet with full fuel tank and fully loaded combat weapons can travel up to 3,200-3,700 km. Rafale combat rangeĬombat range is the maximum range an aircraft can fly when carrying ordnance. Its approach speed is less than 224 kmph. Rafale fighter jets can attain a maximum speed of 1400 kmph or 704 knots. The new Rafales add strategic depth and strength to India's air combat capabilities. Rafale top speed Image Source : INDIAN EMBASSY IN FRANCE Air-to-ground precision strike/interdiction.Rafale can carry out this wide-range of missions and is often termed as the - Force Multiplier. It has Air-defense / air-superiority Anti-Access/Aera Denial Reconnaissance Close air support Dynamic Targeting and other features.Įxperts believe the design is sufficient to replace seven different fighter aircraft. Rafale is designed to play the role of several combat jets. Rafale: Unique's Omnirole design that does the work of at least 7 different planes Image Source : DASSAULT AVIATION India will be acquiring 36 Rafale fighter jets in a government-to-government deal from France. explains what makes the Rafale fighter jets most destructive, powerful flying machine in the world. One of the world's most powerful fighter jets will be inducted to the Indian Air Force's Golden Arrows Squadron in Ambala. The first batch of 5 Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation's Merignac facility in France is on way to India. Follow us on Image Source : DASSAULT AVIATION TWITTERįirst ferry of Indian Air Force Rafales to reach Ambala Air Force Station on Wednesday.